Player Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Malik Jakupovic
Lionel Messi
Malik Jakupovic
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Malik Jakupovic represents Philadelphia Union. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 7 goals to Malik Jakupovic's 0. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 4.2 to 0.0. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (5 times). At 16, Malik Jakupovic is 22 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Malik Jakupovic |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Philadelphia Union |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | USA |
| Age | 38 | 16 |
| Appearances | 7 | 2 |
| Goals | 7 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| xG | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | +0.0 |
| Shots | 40 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 15 | 0 |
| Goals/Game | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Goal Contributions | 7 | 0 |
Lionel Messi
- Team
- Inter Miami CF
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Age
- 38
- Goals / Assists
- 7 / 0
- Appearances
- 7
Malik Jakupovic
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
- USA
- Age
- 16
- Goals / Assists
- 0 / 0
- Appearances
- 2